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What does kizomba mean?
A genre of Angolan popular music derived from the traditional semba dance.
Where does kizomba come from?
Borrowed from Kimbundu kizomba (“party”).

How to pronounce kizomba

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kizomba”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “kizomba” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.